God’s Witness

Have I grown numb to daily blessings because they seem “natural” or “expected”? 

God’s mercy is not just in the big miracles; it’s also in the quiet blessings of food, laughter, and a roof over our heads.

However, in our pursuit of greater miracles or chasing the latest spiritual trends, we overlook the everyday goodness of God.

We begin to question why these should even be seen as blessings. We slip into a mindset that sees everything through the lens of nature and science, and nothing as divine.

We take things for granted. We even grumble when rain falls, yet worry when the ground dries up for lack of it. We become difficult to please, sometimes even by our own standards. 

Our lips grow heavy when it comes to sincerely thanking God, even just for being happy.

However, the Apostle Paul viewed things very differently when, through the Holy Spirit, he said, 'God left not Himself without witness, in that He did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.' (Acts 14:17).

The things we take for granted, like food, rain, and fruitful seasons, are God’s witnesses.  

A songwriter penned these beautiful lines: "There's a roof up above me, I have a good place to sleep, there’s food on my table, and shoes on my feet. You gave me Your love, Lord, and a fine family. Thank You, Lord, for Your blessings on me" - Easter Brothers.

If you feel short on words or overwhelmed by routine, why not pause and open to Psalm 19:1–3? 

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. 

Let those beautifully captured verses guide your worship. I’m not going to promise you a miracle if you do, because the fact that you woke up today, healthy and strong, is already a witness of God’s goodness that you may not have thanked Him for yet.

Take a moment now and thank God. For food. For gladness. For life.

Reflection Question: Have I grown numb to daily blessings because they seem “natural” or “expected”? What does Acts 14:17 reveal about that mindset?